Plant Engineering Technician I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs physical and computer rounds of capital equipment on a daily basis, noting any deviations or operational concerns, making corrections, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision
• Responds to all types of service calls placed by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, and electrical problems as dispatched by the Department and Public Safety
• Utilizes Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify systems operation
• Performs water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Makes any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrates sensors, maintains softeners, and adds chemicals to systems, as necessary
• Performs preventive maintenance on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and makes any necessary repairs
• Performs repairs on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment: Including but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of web-based Building Management Systems
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, laws and regulations
• Skill in using specialized tools and software for monitoring and maintaining plant systems
• Skill in documenting maintenance activities and communicating effectively with engineers and management
• Ability to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems
• Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to; trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in related field
• No experience required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine, well-defined, easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.

 

About Facilities Management Services (FMS) & Engineering Services

Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment. Within FMS, the Engineering Services team consists of Operations, Controls, and Repair & Preventative Maintenance teams that are responsible for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration equipment across the RIT campus. As part of the Engineering Services team, the HVAC/R Systems Team Lead plays a vital role in supporting the reliable operation of these systems.

Why Join Our Team
Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year‑round employment and hands‑on training to help you grow on the job.

Benefits
Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Sick and vacation time

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Retirement and financial planning resources

• Educational benefits for employees and dependents

• Employee wellness program

• Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

Schedule

B-Shift—Tuesday–Saturday, 3 PM to 1130 PM

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$21-$25

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.